Information
Type: Legal Notice
Department: PW - Public Works
Directors' Update: July 16, 2025
Business Meeting: July 22, 2025
Summary:This resolution is to give notice of a Public Hearing on Traffic Ordinance #223, adjusting the maximum speed limit on the following county roads: 40024 – Labree Road, 40032 – Hamilton Road, & 40034 – Hamilton Road N
Publications: The Chronicle on July 24th
Cover Letter To:
Additional Copies To: Mike Kroll - PW, Geoff Soderquist - PW, Wes Anderson - PW, Ryan Skeen - PW, Robin Saline, PW
Resolution
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FIXING THE MAXIMUM SPEED AT WHICH VEHICLES MAY BE OPERATED OVER CERTAIN ROADS IN LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON: DEFINING OFFENSES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF
WHEREAS, Pursuant to RCW 46.61.415, local authorities are authorized to determine the maximum speeds permitted on roadways based on an engineering and traffic investigation; and
WHEREAS, an engineering and traffic investigation that recommends adjusting the maximum speed limit of the following roads has been prepared:
- 35 MPH, 40024 – Labree Road
- 35 MPH, 40032 – Hamilton Road
- 35 MPH, 40034 – Hamilton Road N
WHEREAS, the engineering and traffic investigation, all related materials, and a proposed Traffic Ordinance have been reviewed by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and found appropriate for further proceedings.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 5th day of August, at of after the hour of 10 a.m., in the Commissioners' Hearing Room on the 2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington has been fixed by the BOCC as the time and place for the hearing on the proposed Traffic Ordinance, when and where all persons may appear and be heard, either for or against adoption of the proposed Traffic Ordinance; and that the Clerk of the Board is hereby instructed to proceed with all necessary notifications, posting and publication.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 22nd day of July, 2025.